Michael Paul Gonzalez

Michael Paul Gonzalez is the founder and editor of ThunderDome Magazine.He believes in good Chinese food, good monkeys, good writing, and freedom of artistic expression, but probably not in that order.

Friend of Thunderdome DB Cox sent us Dien Cai Dau, a fantastic piece of music and poetry. We wouldn't have the ability be who we are without our veterans. Our eternal thanks to those who served and continue to serve!

Wow, it's been a busy half year. We had to go briefly underground as we prepared Cipher Sisters for launch. It's flying now (Click here to get yours!) and Bloody Knuckles is right around the corner.

The most important thing we can say at this point is THANK YOU! And what better way to do that than have our intrepid field agent Adam tell you all about the early contributors to our 2013 collections:

Twin sisters, discovered dead in a house. No known relatives. No foul play. Who are they? Who were they? Inspired by the true story of the Miller Sisters, our story focuses on the lives of twin sisters Lucy and Darcy, piecing together their lives from true stories, legends, and pure conjecture. With these tales, we learn about them and their effect on the people who knew them, loved them, or maybe only met them once. Together, these stories present a life filled with love, dediccation, anger, hatred, fighting, success, failure, and perseverance.

You & Me by Adam AutinSaga Sideshow by Tone BakerMercy by Rebecca BrownLucky by DB CoxDarcy and Lucy among the Flowers by Alexander DavisMickey Slim by Chris DealA Chance Meeting at the Back of the Apollo Theatre, Harlem, NYC by Sek Han Foo1971 by Ken GoudeyAsymmetry by Amanda GowinReal Lookers by Audrey HareA Witch in West Kansas by W.P. JohnsonThat’s Showbiz by Jason LeeRegular Earharts by Andrew McElrath1951 by Matt McGee The Cipher Sisters and Kid Nosferatu Dance the Bally-Kooch by Edward Morris The Sister is the Sister by Edward J RathkeThere’s no Business Like __________ by Xander StronachDance, Darling by Richard Thomas

Cipher Sisters, edited by Michael Paul Gonzalez and Amanda Gowin, will be available in print and electronically later in the spring of 2013.

This movie was conceived and created from a deeply personal tale of loss by animator Nina Paley. She's giving it to the world for free as a gift, and we're happy she did. You can show support for the film by visiting their site or go to the webstore

We're looking to feature short films and other works on a monthly basis. If you're a film maker or if you know one, send them our way!

Michael Paul Gonzalez, editor of "...In Search of a City: Los Angeles in 1,000 Words" was recently on "The Bill Show". Bill Mahoney (featured contributor on The Adam Carolla Show, Huffington Post, American Public Media and More) talks at length about the book, the authors, Los Angeles, and more! Future plans for the book are revealed, including eBooks, Readings, and the possibility of a big live/Skype collaborative reading. There's even a first-ever kaossilator-accompanied live reading of MPG's story from the book "Tidal"! Give it a listen at this link:

Our new print anthology is the topic on the Booked Podcast. We talked about the stories, the concept, the website, monkeys, Pearl Jam, and various and sundry other things. Give it a listen. If you like reading, you should make these guys part of your podcasting habit.

The third and possibly final album from Paris and the Hiltons is on the horizon. They've released an excerpt today...why are we posting about it here? Because Thunderdome needs to foray into music as well, and it's all part of a bigger project coming later in the year! Give 'em a listen and a like if you will by clicking HERE.